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(11) EP 1 011 362 A1

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(43) Date of publication:
28.06.2000 Bulletin 2000/26

(21) Application number: 97953391.6

(22) Date of filing: 29.12.1997
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7A44B 18/00, A44B 17/00, A44B 21/00, H01R 4/26, H01R 4/70
(86) International application number:
PCT/US9723/730
(87) International publication number:
WO 9829/003 (09.07.1998 Gazette 1998/27)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE ES FR GB IT

(30) Priority: 30.12.1996 US 340969

(71) Applicant: Duffy, Leonard
Hinesburg, VT 05461-0366 (US)

(72) Inventor:
  • Duffy, Leonard
    Hinesburg, VT 05461-0366 (US)

(74) Representative: Smith, Norman Ian 
fJ CLEVELAND 40-43 Chancery Lane
London WC2A 1JQ
London WC2A 1JQ (GB)


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